Solo In A Closed Soviet City ⛔️

⛔️ The Soviet Union had a policy of closing towns and cities of strategic and military importance off to the outside world. Even Soviet citizens couldn't enter Maylisuu due to its Uranium mines which were so important to the nuclear weapons program. Well I decided to head to deepest Kyrgyzstan to see what a formerly closed city looked like back then and see how life was progressing now. Join me as I become one of the few foreigners to ever enter Maylisuu.

[GathererThompson]

"Two is enough."

I'm impressed.

[_elan__]

Bald, please never stop making these videos. We need cool videos like this on YouTube instead of people traveling to typical boring places. You’re the best. 😎👊🏼

[l.p.]

You have a Gift, which is giving people a voice who have never been listened to

[znariznotsj]

This is not just al vlog. This is journalism at a very high level.

[philiproseel]

Drinking and socializing are all those guys have left in life. Buying them a little schnapps was the right thing to do if it made their day. Thanks for another great vlog!

[RCCarDude]

When Bald interacts with these people it seems like he's talking to NPCs that take him on side quests. It's weird and addictive to watch.

[madvova]

I really adore the ex Soviet people. Unlike his episode in Bolivia, nobody asks for money, they offer hospitality and talk, being ever so interested and grateful for whatever interesting moments life offers them.

[Agben]

"What was, Was, and what's now, is now". Amen brutha.

[writerbill]

Who thumbs down this video?! These are the BEST travel vlogs ever. I love seeing these real "off the beaten path" Soviet places.

[greggc]

Mate, you seriously have the most unique and interesting travel channel on YouTube. No sponsors, no product placement, no fancy editing or drone shots. Not a lot of people would know about those places or the life of the people in post-Soviet states without your videos. Amazing.

[VEERDEYE]

You’re the most interesting History & Geography teacher I’ve ever had

[codboss]

virgin tourist: visits roman ruins, goes to fancy restaurants, takes stupid selfies
chad baldy: visits soviet cold war ruins, eats radioactive food, documents everything

[qwrhggnhmeut]

"What was, was, and what is now is now" was an oddly beautiful response, and such a good one. It must be so hard for people who lived most of their lives in the USSR to come to terms with what their country is like now. Kudos to that old masked man for having such a pragmatic view of things.

[Snakeyb]

It's funny how its more interesting to see random beaten up towns in the middle of nowhere, than it would be to watch you going through massive cities with fancy hotels. I love seeing you stopping in the most basic of "hotels" and roughing it. Keep up the good work Bald!

[Fx]

Definitely the most legit YouTuber there is out there. You only have content, no useless sh*t and that's awesome. I always had an interest for the former Soviet Union and this is just so nice to watch!

[dawnmagee]

Thanks for keeping them coming Ben! I'm disabled and barely leave the house so it is wonderful to be able to explore with you! I've learned so much from your travels! You are always so respectful of the culture. The people you encounter don't have any problems speaking with you because you show such an honest interest in them, where and how they live!

[MrGooorgeous]

Bald ...the best series anywhere on the media world right now....opening up new boundaries never seen before.👍

[dannydurac]

Back in the times of the USSR there were many german colonies in Kyrgystan/Soviet Union, because Catherine the Great invited them in the 18th century. Most of them fleed from religous prosecution, so the germans built their own villages in Kyrgystan/USSR.

My parents are from Kyrgystan and lived in those villages too until they immigrated back to germany in 1990s after the collapse of the soviet union.
I really enjoyed this videos from Kyrgystan, because i've never been there and could finally see something of the country my ancestors have lived for so long.

Thanks so much, Bald. Keep up the good work!

[doubledouble]

"It wouldn't be bad if Russia had us again. I'm serious."

This is a great video. This is history.

[LiquidSens]

Local: The germans built this fountain
Bald: The germans basically built this town